In celebration of the 40th Anniversary, Mattel unveiled the most expensive Hot Wheels car ever made at yhe 2008 Toy Fair in New York City.

Created by jeweler to the stars, Jason of Beverly Hills, it’s 18-carat white gold body is adorned with blue diamonds, while the base features white and black diamonds. The taillights are red rubies, the tires have black diamonds. Even the minature interior is jeweled. So is the tiny engine. The famous Hot Wheels logo is outlined in diamonds too. Even the case has 40 white diamonds!
In total, there are 2,700 jewels on the car weighing about 23-karats.

That’s one expensive tchatchke.

Cost: $140,000

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These diamond encrusted platinum and gold computer cases are the most expensive we could find. The diamonds form Zodiac constellations.  From Zeus computer (Japan).
Cost: $760,000 for the platinum Jupiter and only $570,000 to go with the gold Mars. (computers included)

via: Pink Tentacle.

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Known as the Ashera, this cat is the largest, rarest and most exotic domestic feline you can buy. It is the size of a small dog and is adorned with leopard spots and tiger stripes. It can weigh 30 pounds. The cat was bred by California based Lifestyle Pets.

Some experts claim the Savannah is the pedigree and the Ashera some overpriced mutt breed.  Meeeooow!

Cost: $24,000

The Savannah (below): $5,000

Source: Metro (UK)

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The “Flawless” cocktail contains “a large measure of Louis XII cognac, half a bottle of Cristal Rose champagne, some brown sugar, angostura bitters and a few flakes of 24-carat edible gold leaf” —- and an 11 carat diamond at the bottom of the glass– so don’t guzzle this baby.

It debuted at a hip London nighclub called Movida, which is a hot spot for athletes, celebrities and the ultra-rich. Just in time for Kelly Rowlands Christmas Party there on the 14th. Admission to Movida is by membership or guest invite only.

Wonder what happens to the waitress if she spills one?

Source: The Guardian (UK)

Cost: £35,000 ($71,600.00 US approx.) Drink (and spend) wisely

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Asanti’s diamond-encrusted 22 inch Jewel Wheels are the world’s most expensive tire rims. If you think diamonds are gauche, Asanti will set you up with rubies, sapphires or any other jem your little heart desires.

Oh yeah, buy a set of 4 and they’ll throw in a Bentley. AsantiWheels website: click here.

Cost: An ice cool $1 million.

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Guerlain Paris, French cosmetics company, has released KissKiss Gold and Diamonds lipstick, the priciest lipstick in the world. You get 110 grams of lip stuff, wrapped in an engraved 18 carat gold tube encrusted with 199 diamonds weighing 2.2 carats, rubies and emeralds. You can only get KissKiss G&D at New York’s Bergdorf Goodman by special consultation. (I guess they want to make sure your lips are worth it.)

Cost: Kiss $62,000 goodbye.

Source: New York Post.

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For the kid who has everything– Kickbars are diamond encrusted clip-ons for shoe and sneaker laces. Choose the KickBar with 54 round full cut diamonds (2 carats) or the Custom Kickbars made with 30 Princess cut diamonds (6 carats, dude).  Diamonds too gaudy?  Go with the emeralds or sapphires.

KickBars make you look great sliding into second base, going up for that slam dunk or jumping link fences. Icy cool.

Cost: $7500 for the diamond KickBars, market price for the Customs.

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Victoria Beckham reportedly bought the treetent (pictured above) as a Christmas present for her children.  It was purchased from Neiman Marcus in the US.  It’s 13 feet tall and sleeps 2 adults.

Cost: $50,000

Source: Nowmagazineco.uk.

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As the name implies, the Heretic defies conventional motorcycles, not only in design but in price. It is the most expensive US motorcycle you can buy. A hand-built motor made from a solid block of aluminium, titanium chassis, and aerospace components just begin to tell the story of this limited edition sport bike built for the record books by Ecosse Moto Works. No two Heretics are alike.

Order yours now. Only 100 plan to be built. You can even put a customized message on the handlebar clamp– we suggest “Because I can afford it”. You better have a good chain to lock this baby up.

Cost: $273,000 (Titanium model, fully loaded). Truly hell on your wallet.

H/T: Born Rich.

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The Continuum Caliburn is the most expensive turnable you can buy.  And reputably the finest turntable in the world.  It was the Stereophile 2006 Product of the Year.  The Continuum is made by Australia’s Continuum Audio Labs.

With my music record collection, the hisses and crackles should be as smooth as silk.

Cost: Up to $112,000

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